Barone di Valforte Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2011

Floral, spice and dark berry nose, fruit-forward with plums over a structured palate of prunes and cherries with coffee beans, liquorice, chocolate and spice. Long fruity finish ... This Trophy winner is made without any oak ageing with its rich, plummy fruit and ripe, spicy character shining bright. Moreover, it's great value ... (Jane Hunt, MW, Decanter World Wine Awards, 2013)